David Draiman expressed strong disapproval of Tom Morello's admiration for the Irish hip-hop act Kneecap, labeling it as 'shameful.' Kneecap gained attention for their provocative pro-Palestine messaging during a performance at Coachella. Morello asserted that Kneecap is the contemporary equivalent of Rage Against The Machine, emphasizing their artistic message of challenging authority. Draiman, a Jewish individual with familial ties to Israel, felt that Morello's comments trivialized his family's safety and painted the band in a favorable light despite their controversial stances.
Draiman criticized Morello for praising Kneecap, calling it 'shameful,' and emphasized that his family's concerns are disregarded in the context of Morello's support for their messaging.
Morello described Kneecap as the 'Rage Against The Machine of now,' praising their ability to speak truth to power through their art.
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